SHEQ Manager

Elchemie; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 390,600 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie is seeking a dedicated SHEQ professional in Centurion to support the Integrated Management System (IMS), including QMS, FSMS and OH&S, ensuring compliance with FSSC22000/ISO standards and veterinary pharmaceutical requirements.

You will lead audits, contribute to risk assessments, CAPA and document control, and promote safety and sustainability across the organization. The role offers a cash component of R35–R40k per month.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Safety, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a SHEQ, quality, or compliance-related role.
• Working knowledge of FSSC22000/ISO22000, ISO9001 standards, and regulatory requirements within veterinary pharmaceutical under Act 36 or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Auditing, risk assessment, and compliance experience will be advantageous.
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS) including QMS, FSMS, and OH&S.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legislation, GMP+ FSA, FSSC 22000, ISO standards and veterinary pharmaceutical requirements.
• Participate in internal audits, supplier audits, and compliance assessments for audit readiness.
• Support external audits, regulatory inspections, and certification processes.
• Assist with supplier approval processes, supplier performance monitoring, and compliance checks.
• Contribute to risk assessments, hazard identification, and food/feed safety evaluations.
• Support investigation of incidents, deviations, and CAPA implementation.
• Assist in maintaining document control systems, regulatory records, and compliance reporting.
• Promote workplace safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability practices.
• SHEQ training programmes and drive awareness across the organisation.
• Monitor and report on SHEQ performance indicators and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Integrity

Auditing experience

Education

Safety/Quality degree or diploma

Tools

FSSC22000/ISO22000 knowledge

ISO9001 knowledge

Job description

What you’ll be doing

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS), including QMS, FSMS, and OH&S systems
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, GMP+ FSA, FSSC 22000, ISO standards, and veterinary pharmaceutical requirements
• Participate in internal audits, supplier audits, and compliance assessments to ensure audit readiness
• Support external audits, regulatory inspections, and certification processes
• Assist with supplier approval processes, supplier performance monitoring, and compliance checks
• Contribute to risk assessments, hazard identification, and food/feed safety evaluations
• Support the investigation of incidents, deviations, and non-conformances, including CAPA implementation
• Assist in maintaining document control systems, regulatory records, and compliance reporting
• Promote workplace safety initiatives, environmental compliance, and sustainability practices
• Support SHEQ training programmes and drive awareness across the organisation
• Monitor and report on SHEQ performance indicators and continuous improvement initiatives

What you’ll need

• Degree or diploma in Safety, Quality Management, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in a SHEQ, quality, or compliance-related role
• Working knowledge of FSSC22000/ISO22000, ISO9001 standards, and regulatory requirements within veterinary pharmaceutical under Act 36. or related industries will be beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Auditing, risk assessment, and compliance experience will be advantageous
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and safety standards

What is in it for you?

• You will be joining a team committed to advancing animal health through science, quality, and innovation
• Remuneration: R35-R40 000 p.m. cash component
• Growth potential

A Few Things to Know

• The ideal candidate will be Self-motivated, self-directed and Highly autonomous
• If you are disciplined, driven and accountable you could fit in well
• No benefits are applicable – cash component only